Newspaper-vending machine



NbxylZ, 1929. I J. A. URBANEK I 1,735,819

NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINE Filed July 11. 192 5 4 Sheefs-Sheei 1 INVENTOR- By Z - 1 AT T;%E:Y, 1

- Nam- L2, 1929. J. A. URBANEK NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINE Fild July; "11, 1925 I INVETOR: 2062 add/79E 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 Nov. 12, 1929. v .1. A. URBANEK NEWSPAPER VENDING momma 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 Filed July 11, 1925 ll l lld INEN TORF 1/1 @Y/aiafie/f/ A TTORN E Y.

Patented Nov. 12, 1929 warren sures ime J HN A. URBANEK, or DETROIT, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR or ONE-HALF To ALEX LEIGHTMAN. or nnrzaorr, MICHIGAN NEWSPAPER-VENDING MACHINE Application filed July 11,

means for detaching one newspaper from the rest which permits one to withdraw the detached newspaper'from the machine, but yet prevents one from molesting any of the remaining newspapers.

A further object is'the provision of means which prevents the actuation of the machine when less than the right amount of coins are inserted in the machine. It has the further object of providing a construction which permits the easy filling of the container with the newspapers the cover for said filler opening being locked in place and which may be only unlocked by means of a key.

There are numerous details of construction which are new and novel. These will be clearly understood as the description ofthis machine progresses.

In the drawings: 7

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the machine.

Fig. 2 is a horiz'ontalsection through the machine taken substantially on the line 2.2 of Fig. 3. I

Fig. 3 is a verti chine taken on the line 33 of Fig. 1

Fig. 1 is a vertical section taken on the line 4-4: of Fig. 9 showing the shutter raised andpreventing the withdrawal of any news 1 paper.

7 closing means.

Fig. 5 is a horizontal sectional view taken just below thecover and takenxon the'line 5-5 0f 4. Fig. 6 1s a vertical sectional viewsnn lar to Fig. 4, showing the shutter lowered to permit the withdrawal of a newspaper, some parts of the machine being omitted for clearness. I

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the coin chute Fig. 8 is a plan view of a portion of the box with the cover removed. a

Fig. 9 is a section on the line 99-of Fig. 8,

showing the coin control mechanisms for op-, erating the shutter, and showing the shutter raisedto close the opening in the container.

Fig. 10 is a similar section, but showing the cal section through the ma- 1925. Serial No. 42,865.

like structure a which is provided with the partition wall I) dividing this container into two compartments 0 and d. v ,The newspapers are contained within the compartments 0 and the mechanism for controlling thedispensing of said newspapers is contained within th'e'compartment cl.

Secured to the side wall of said container I and in the compartment d is a coin chute 6.

closing member (Refer to FigsJQ and 10) This sliding closure member f is provided This coin chute is rigidly supported by the container and slidably supports the coin chute with the coin openingg (see also Fig. 11),-

through which the coinsmay justpass. iliow ever, in the position as shown infFig. 9 this 1 sliding closure member is in a retracted po sition which positions the 'coin slot g in such j a position that the same'will not register with the mouth of the coin chute. This will not allow any of the coins to drop through the". slotg and in order to act'uatethe machineit is, necessary to force the coins throughat'he slot 9 and into the coin tray h. This sliding closure member f is provided with the struck up ear i which is engaged by the pivoted lever j. The tension spring is secured to the lever j and yieldingly holds the lever up against the ear 2', and exerts a forceon the closure.

member f to maintain the same in the retracted position such as is shown in Fig. 9.

Pivoted as at m, is an arm n to which is pivoted the triparm 0 and the draft arm or ac- .tuator '79. A pull on thisdraft arm will also move the trip arm 0 and the coin push arinr,

also carried by this arm mbears on the coin exerting a-pressnre thereon to' force the coins tance corresponding to the thickness of the 'newspaper contained in the machine. The

lower edge of the blade is slanted (see Figs. 4 and 6) so that one end will engage between the newspapers first and the blade is then properly guided between the newspapers. This adjustment of the blade is shown in Fig. 13 and shows an arm 1) secured tothe shutter t, and provided with the teeth w along the lower edge, and a leaf spring as bears on this arm to force the teeth into engagement with the tooth 2 carried by the guide 3 which is carried by the blade u. To adjust the space between the dividing blade and-shutter it is merely necessary to press down on the guide 3 to disengage the teeth w from the teeth 2 carried by the guide y. VVhenthese teeth are disengaged the blade may be adjusted so as to provide the space desired and when released the spring action presses the teeth into en-- g'agement and locks the divided bladein such position, (referv to Fig. 13). shown in Fig. 14 which is suitably marked for various thicknesses of newspapers and may be stuck in between the shutter and blade to obtain the proper adjustment.

i This shutter t is provided with acut-away portion forming a shoulder 3. The trip arm ois provided with the shoulder 4;. As shown in 9, the spring 5 is connected between the, arm n and the trip arm 0 and this spring yieldiiwly holds the trip arm shoulder 41 out of engagement with the shutter. If there are no coins in the coin slot a pull on the, draft member 19 would merely lower this trip arm without the arm engaging the shutter and consequently the shutter is yieldingly held there by the arm The container is proa videdwithin the opening 7 whichthisshutter normally closes. Preferably 1 provide a stop 200 struck out of the sidewall of the boxwhich will be engagedby the 201 on the tr p arm, which will prevent the pushing oicoins through when a less number of coins are used .the machine-will not operate when two coins are used where three coins are required. To aid in a complete understanding of the operation of the machine we will proceed as ii the correct amount of coins had been dropped in the coin chute. I The machine as shown is These coins are designated 8 and are shown in the dotted lines in the Figs. 9 and 10 and also in 12. Obviously the machine could be arranged to operate with any number of coins as. well as with three.

The container is provided with the sliding spring pressed pad 9,

A gauge tool is,

papers 10. In the operation of the machine the pull is exerted on the draft member p which aulls down on the lever n whichcons'equently moves the coin push arm 9" and the trip arm 0. The coin push arm 1" is guided by means, of theinclined cam surface'll carried by the coin chute into engagement with the pennies. This coin push arm then engages the top coin and tends to force the coins through the mouth of the chute. However, the mouth of the chute is obstructed by a portion of the sliding closure member The curvature of the coin is such, however, that the coin engages the beveled surface 12 at one end of the coin slot 9 and when the pressure is applied to the push arm 1", the coins shift the sliding closure member 7 to the left or to the position as shown in'Fig. 10. It will be noticed that the sliding closure member f is provided with an extension fthat normally is engaged under the shoulder if on theshutter. This supports theshutter and it is not released until the member 7 is moved by forcing the coins through the slot 9. This brings the coin slot 9 into registration, with the mouth of the coin chute and permits the coins to drop through into the coin tray h.

This shifting of the member f rocks the arm 7' which in turn bearsagainstthe trip arm 0 and moves the same so that thev ShOLllCll74 W'lll engage the shoulder 3 carried by the shutter,

and also throws the trip arm over so that the it enters between the first and second IIBWS'.

papers, thus detaching one from the rest,

and permits one to thrust his hand through the opening 7 and withdraw the detached newspaper. This blade isbent out as at soas to spread the newspapers by bending the detached paper out, thereby permitting one 'to easily/grasp the newspaper. Albatfle or' partition 15 is suspendedifrom the top of the container and prevents one from attempting to withdraw a newspaper that is not detached. Only one newspaper can'bewithdrawnwith each operation of the coin controlled dispensing mechanism. After one has received the paper he releases the dratt l member 2; which permits the shutter to fly back into closed position and the mechanism to return to the idle position or to the position shown in Fig. 9.v

quired amount of coins and'then push the handle, the coin push arm 1" is not permitted to travel very far before the shoulder 201 engages the stop 200, thus preventing any However, if. one .does not put in the re-x" further actuation of the machine. If for example, one puts 1n one or two coins where three are required the shoulder 201 engages still operate as the coin push arm 1" is guided onto the top of the third com, the fourth co1n 8 resting on one side. The chute is designed for any certain amount of coins, depending on the number required to work the machine. Any excess to the correct number are positioned to one side so as to not interfere with is an arm 21. -This arm is bent and a portion the proper working of the dispensing mechanism. The pins 16 and 16 carried by the container, engage the coin push arm 1" for positioning this arm and guiding the same as the same is moved to properly engage the coins. Upon moving the coin push arm 7" up, this arm engages the pin 16 positioned to the left as shown in Fig. 9, which cams the same over and causes the arm to spring slightly to the left, thus permitting the pennies'to pass by as they are rolling down the chute. The pin 16 locates the push arm on the downward stroke.

The newspapers which are held within the paper compartment are backed up by the pad 9 which is supported by a pair of toggle levers 17 at the top and bottom. The coil spring 18 bears against the back of the pad and yieldin 'ly forces the same outwardly against the bundle ofpap'ers with which the machine is filled. This automatically feeds the papers forward.

As the newspapers are removed and this pad moves up. an additional means is provided for closing the coin chute when the contents of the box is exhausted. This will prevent anyone from inserting coins into an empty box. a

Figs. 4, 6 and 7 show this very well. Piv oted to the front wall of the box as at 20 )ro'ects throu h the o oenin in the shut- 'ter. The arm is also provided with the lug or projection 22 having a beveled edge 23, (note Fig. 7). projecting car 24 adaptedto strike against the beveled edge 23 of thearm 21 and thrust the same over in a counter clockwise position i viewed in Figs. 4' and 6. This arm isprotitled with a foot 25 adapted to be swung in front of the coin chute entrance. prevents the insertion of any coins in' the chute and when the chute is closed it is un derstood that the box is empty. A spring. 26 yieldingly forces against this arm 21 so,

that the entrance. opening of the coin chute is nominally open.

V-Jhen it is desired to fill the container and The padis provided with the withdraw the money, the owner of the box inserts a key in the key opening 30 which turnsthe lock 31 which withdraws the bolt 32 thus permitting the-lock arm33 pivoted to the wall of the container, as at34, to rock. The spring 35 exerts a pressure on the looking' lever and withdraws the same from engagement with thedepending bracket 35,

carried by the cover. This permits the cover to be swungopen on its hinges 36.

The swinging of this cover into open position permitted by the swinging of the locking arm also permits the coin tray to be dumped.

This locking 'arm is provided with a projection 37 which engages under the hinged coin tray 72 As the locking arm is withdrawn it permits the coin tray 72 to tip downwardly (see Fig. 4), which empties the coins into the coin chamber 38. See Figs. 2 and 3. In addition, when the box cover is opened it moves with it the rigid arm 39 to which is pivoted the arm 41 which. is in turn pivoted to the container as at 42. This arm 1-1 is provided with the pin 43 which engages the pad,.and as the cover is raisedthe arm 41 is moved and creates a force whichpulls the padbackwardly against the tension of the spring 18. This permits a bundle of newspapers to be againiinserted within the container after which the box may be locked up. and is in position for dispensing further newspapers. The pad which is provided with" this projection 24 is guided by the partition I wall Z; by cuttingout' a portion'of said partition wall as at Hand permitting this projection 24 to projecttherethrough and to be guided by the edges of said opening.

I What I claim is: p I 1.'In a vending machine of the type designed for holdingnewspapers or similar articles, and provided with means operable to permit vending or removal of an'article; comprising in combination means for con-f trolling. the operation of said vending means and normally held "in inoperative position,

mean'sfor preventing movement of the controlling means while in suchposition, mechanism for moving said controlling means and which includes coin-controlled; mechanism for throwing said means into operative position only when th ejcorr-ect amountof coins are used,'said mechanism including means for holding said controlling means in such operating position during such movement. V

2. In a vendingimaehine of the type designed for holding inewspapers, or similar articles; and provided with means m ovable to permit vendingiof a single article, comprising in'combination, a trip "arm normally held out of engagement with said means, an actuator arm,-connections between the actuator arm and trip arm, whereby the trip arm is moved when the actuator arm is 'moved, means for supporting coins, a coin push arm I and tripping mechanismoperated by the ini tial movementof the coins to move said trip arm to engage the same with the vending means, whereby further movement of said actuator arm and COlIlS move the said means to permit one to withdraw: a single article.

3. In a vending machine of the type designed for holding a plurality 01:" newspapers, orsimilar articles, and provide-d with means operable for segregating and permitting vending of a single article, comprising in combination, a trip arm normally held out of engagement with said means, an actuator arm'and connections between the actuator arm and trip arm for moving the trip arm as the actuator arm is moved, a coin chute 'for holding coins, a coin push arm connected with and arranged to be moved simultaneously with said trip arm, a sliding closure member for the mouth of said chute, and provided with a coin opening normally held slightly out of alignment with the mouth of said coin chute, and connections between said closure member and trip arm whereby when the actuator arm is moved the coins are forced through the opening insaid closure member, thereby camming the closure member and moving the same so that the opening regis-.

ating mechanism which includes a slidable closure for the mouthof said chute and provided with an opening of a sizeto permit a com to pass through, means for holding said slidable closure ina retracted position with the-openlng therein in non-reglstrat on with the mouth of said coin chute, a coin push member having connections ;with said trip' arm thereby causing them to move together, said slidable closure arranged to be moved.

when said coins are moved to bring the opening therein lntOlGglStIiLtlOIl wlth the mouth of the chute, and connections between the receiving'a numberof coins or checks, one

- fend'of the chute being disposed in close proxclosure-member and trip arm which throw the trip arm into engagement with the said means when the closure memberis moved.

5. A vending machine for. newspapers and like articles, comprising a container for holding means for separatinga single article from the supply for vending the same, in combination with the control mechanism which includes a manually operable means, a chute for mga supply of articles, and movable vendimityto a portion of the manually'operable means, said manually operable means includ-, ing a part for segregating a predetermined number of the said coins, means associated with the said vending means and disposed in close proximity to theoppositeend of said chute, whereby said predetermined number of coins in the chuteeffects an operable connection between the manually operable means and the means associated with -thevending mechanism and the said coins, in excess of the predetermined number, being outside the operable connection.

6. A vending'machine for newspapers and like articles, comprising a container for holding a supply of articles, and movable vending means for separating a single article from the supply for vending the same, in

combination with a cont 'ol mechanism including a manually operable plunger, a chute for receiving a number of coins with one end of the plunger projecting within one end of the chute, means associated with'the vending mechanism and serving normally to partially cover the opposite end of the chute to hold the coins in said chute, and means for moving the plunger into the chute, the plunger and chute being arranged so that the plunger may segregate a predetermined number of coins, to eject the predetermined number of coins whereby the coins actuate the means associated with the vending mechanism and effect operation of the vending mechanism.

7 A vending machine for newspapers and like articles, comprising a container i'or holding a supply of articles, and movable.

vending means for separating a single article from the supply. for vendmg the same, in

combination with a control mechanism in-' cluding a manually operable plunger, achute for receiving a predetermined number of coins with one end of the plunger projecting within one end of the chute, means associated with the vending mechanism and serving no i no-rmally'to partially cover the opposite end ofthe chute to hold the coins in said chute, and means for moving the plunger into the chute to eject the coins whereby the coins actuate the means associated with the vending mechanism and effect operation of the vending mechanism, and a lockingdevice which prevents the plunger from moving into the chute but which is released by the action of. the coins in actuating the said means which normally closes one end of the chute.

'8. In a coin controlled mechanism fora vending machine, the combination of a chute for receivlng a plurality of coins, movable means partially closing the chute which supports the coins in the'ch'ute, a plunger projecting in the chute, manually operable means for actuating the plunger, said plunger being arranged normally in the chute so that a plurality oi": coins having a combined height greater than the distancebetween the partially closed end of the chute and the plunger may be placed in the chute, means permitting movement of the plunger upon actuation thereof to segregate a predetermined number of coins from the total and means operably connecting the said movable means with certain of the vending mechanism.

9. In a coin controlled mechanism for a vending machine, the combination of a chute for receiving a plurality of coins, means partially closing the chute which supports the coins in the chute, a plunger projecting in the chute, manually operable means for actuating the plunger, said plunger being arranged normally in the chute so that a plurality of coins having a combined height greater than the distance between the partially closed end of the chute and the plunger may be placed in the chute, means permitting movement of the plunger upon actuation thereto to segregate a predetermined number of coins from the total, a vending mechanism associated with the manually operable means, means normally preventing actuation of the vending means, said means for partially closing the end of the chute being arranged to be actuated when the coins are moved by the plunger, this closure means and the means normally preventing actuation of' the vending mechanism bein operably associated whereby the means which normally prevents actuation of the vending mechanism is released to permit actuation of the vending mechanism.

In testimony whereof I have aflixed my signature.

JOHN A. URBANEK. 

